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Program Details

The Master of Education with Special Education Certificate from Alvernia University prepares educators who hold another teaching certification to be successful in a variety of inclusive special education classroom settings. Participants can choose to specialize in Preschool-Grade 8 or Grades 7-12.

The curriculum focuses on working with students with special needs including learning disabilities, social/emotional disorders, and autism. Courses also cover technology, literacy, and teaching strategies. Participants will complete classroom field experiences.

Course topics covered in this Master’s in Special Education online include:

• Differentiated instruction in inclusive classrooms
• Collaboration and legal issues for special educators
• Assessment and instruction of students with developmental disabilities
• School law and social advocacy

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